2001 Mazda 3
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Mazda 3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2001 Mazda 3 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2001 Mazda 3 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2001 Mazda 3.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 8
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered.
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer’s responsibility to comply with Federal, S…
Bulletin 09-038-24 · Electrical System · Aug 2024Speedometer replacement procedure
Bulletin 09-016-23 · Electrical System · Feb 2023Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold when the idle speed drops from fast idle to normal idle speed during cold start. This is caused by a variable valve being stuck in the closed position. When returning from f…
Bulletin 01-010-22 · Power Train · Sep 2022In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer.
Bulletin 09-024-22 · Electrical System · Jul 2022Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guideli…
Bulletin 02-004-22 · Suspension · May 2022This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the driverâÂÂs floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage.
Bulletin 09-025-21-3824 · Equipment · Aug 2021In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
Bulletin 09-002-21-3770 · Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System, Equipment · Jan 2021In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealerâÂÂs responsibility to comply with Feder…
Bulletin 09-003-20-3671 · Equipment, Electrical System · Jan 2020Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 323. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Mazda 3
The Mazda3 is a compact car manufactured by Mazda since 2003 over four generations. The body styles have been a 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan across all generations. It was sold as the Mazda Axela in Japan until 2019. From 2013 until 2019, it was called the Mazda 3 Axela in China.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.